plural onions
1
: a widely cultivated Asian herbaceous plant (Allium cepa) of the amaryllis family that has a pungent edible bulb and that is closely related to the garlic, chive, and leek
also
: its bulb
2
: any of various usually ornamental alliums (such as Allium amplectens or A. caeruleum) related to the onion
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The recipe calls for chopped onions.
He is growing onions in the garden this year.
The recipe calls for chopped onion.
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The inspector found a dirty onion chopper, a chemical spray bottle near the dry foods area and no paper towels or soap at one of the hand sinks.
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Dec. 2025
Our sauce includes onions for the heart and immune system, carrots that provide beta carotene for eye health and vitamin C, bell pepper for the immune system and celery with antioxidants that protect cells and reduce inflammation.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 20 Dec. 2025
Similar to most chicken noodle soups, this one starts with cooking a medley of vegetables and onions before adding low sodium chicken broth, chicken, Italian seasoning, and egg noodles.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
Martha Washington’s Kitchen Garden Created in partnership with George Washington’s Mount Vernon, the Martha Washington’s Kitchen Garden collection offers Amish Deer Tongue lettuce, white onion, cucumber, kale, hot pepper, carrots, radishes, and watermelon—all crops grown at Mount Vernon.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2025
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Dec. 2025
Our sauce includes onions for the heart and immune system, carrots that provide beta carotene for eye health and vitamin C, bell pepper for the immune system and celery with antioxidants that protect cells and reduce inflammation.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 20 Dec. 2025
Similar to most chicken noodle soups, this one starts with cooking a medley of vegetables and onions before adding low sodium chicken broth, chicken, Italian seasoning, and egg noodles.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
Martha Washington’s Kitchen Garden Created in partnership with George Washington’s Mount Vernon, the Martha Washington’s Kitchen Garden collection offers Amish Deer Tongue lettuce, white onion, cucumber, kale, hot pepper, carrots, radishes, and watermelon—all crops grown at Mount Vernon.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2025
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“Onion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/onion. Accessed 26 Dec. 2025.
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onion
noun
on·ion
ˈən-yən 
: a widely grown Asian herb related to the lilies and having edible bulbs that have a sharp odor and taste and are used as a vegetable and to season foods
also
: its bulb
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